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BBQ Bacon Meatloaf

A classic beef meatloaf smothered in sugar free BBQ sauce and wrapped in bacon for a hearty & delicious main dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 512kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 10 oz sliced bacon uncooked
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce SEE NOTES
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup spinach chopped, (optional)
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (foil works too) and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs then add the ground beef, spinach, almond flour, and spices.  Use your fingers or a large fork to combine (don't overmix or it will get tough).  Transfer the mixture to the prepped baking dish, using your hands to form it into a "loaf" shape.
  • Use the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula to spread the BBQ sauce over the top and down the sides of the meatloaf.  Then, cover the meatloaf with slices of bacon.  You can cut a couple of the slices in half lengthwise to make shorter pieces for the ends, or just tuck them under the loaf. 
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer inserted to the center reads 165ºF.
  • Allow the meatloaf to "rest" for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.  I used the bacon strips as a guideline for slicing the meatloaf, and it made the perfect serving size.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Coconut flour works in place of almond if you are nut-free, just reduce the amount to 1/4 cup.
  • You can make your own BBQ sauce, or find a jarred one that's low in refined sugar or Whole30 compliant depending on your needs.  Linking my recipe for Whole30 compliant BBQ sauce (you can omit the dates if keto/low carb and it tastes just as great!)

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 657mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Iron: 3mg